SWAT team called to Eckman Street seeking murder suspect

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The SWAT team was called to 200 E. Eckman St. on Thursday at 5:47 p.m. 

A South Bend Police Lieutenant confirmed that they were searching for Rahim Brumfield, who has been charged for allegedly murdering his ex-girlfriend Tysiona Crawford. 

St. Joseph County dispatch confirmed officers were sent to the scene following up the investigation at 4:58 p.m after they received a tip that Brumfield was spotted in the home. 

Officials told ABC57 that they released a chemical into the home. 

SBPD confirmed Brumfield was not in the home. 

The scene is clear.